Love the cards in this store! As someone who usually dreads the holidays more than look forward to them, I can totally appreciate the huge selection of cards that poke dry humor at Christmas, Hannukah, New Year's, etc.

I also appreciate the substantial stock of supplies for making your own paper goods, despite making me feel like a slacker for going the 'store-bought' route.

I was not too impressed with the man behind the counter who seemed to lack people skills and common courtesy (mumbling price, annoyance when I asked him to repeat it, dropped receipt on counter, didn't count out change and turned around before I could even say thanks!), but oh well. You can't have everything.

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Doris K.

Somerville, MA
1/15/2009

Pricey paper crafts but I feel that this Paper Source has the best selection in Boston (don't quote me on that). I really enjoy looking at all the samples that they have in the store, and if you can get things when they go on sale then I highly suggest doing so.

Not only do they have a great assortment of paper, but they also have stamps, gift wraps, several cards, and a variety of other crafty items. There are generally plenty of metered parking spots so you should have a problem finding a space.

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Galina R.

Brookline, MA
8/25/2008

I love going to Paper Source when I need to make greeting cards and gifts for friends. I highly recommend it to anyone who has not been satisfied with generic cards that you get at a local pharmacy.

I equally recommend Paper Source to those who are looking to buy a gift card for someone for a place that will be unique for your friends' shopping experiences. Once they come here with your gift card, you should expect myriad thank-yous. Appreciation for that is guaranteed! I frequently send Paper Source gift cards to some of my customers on their birthdays and they really love it!

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Jimmie L.

Waltham, MA
12/19/2006

Again, why does it take me so long to go to the cool places?

Regardless, I am very happy to have finally wandered into this haven of happiness, this purveyor of pulp.

I went in to purchase some postcard sized pieces of card stock for which to hand print my woodcut Christmas cards. I figured, in and out in 15 minutes.

I think angels sang when I entered the store. I knew I was in trouble. And....I held back and STILL spent a small fortune. However, I'm going back....soon, because wow - they have such cool stuff ! How can you NOT be creative when they have such great items...My mind started racing, with "i can do this" and "with that - i could print these" and "i want to do more of the...."

The specialty wrapping papers are really beautiful - the Polar Bears are adorable (i know, i'm a guy, i'm using the word adorable to explain some polar bears. get over it.). They also have great boxes.

I ended up buying more than I had originally wanted, of the postcards. And I got these great envelopes that they will fit into. And snowman stickers to keep the envelope closed.

I can't wait to go back. The place is enormous. You go in one door, and its like a happy maze....opening into happier and cooler rooms of paper.

If you can't smile walking around in there, you need therapy.

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Carrie M.

Arlington, MA
4/10/2008

I'm the type of person who cringes at generic invitations. When my sister got married I made all the cards for the bridal shower. When she had a baby, I made the invitations for that shower. Without Paper Source, I would never have had the supplies, help, or inspiration to get it all done.

They have great instructions you can take with you, and the step by step details are fantastic. They also offer classes, and I have taken a few of them and have always walked away very happy with the outcome of my project.

They recently had a wedding event at the store where they taught you all about making invitations, decorations, etc. I was so inspired by all the new things I learned that I can't wait to get started on my wedding invites.

The only downside (besides things getting costly) is the fact that I always get myself in over my head. Ask me in two months how my wedding invites are going and I'm sure I'll give you a sarcastic remark or look of death and wonder why I thought this was a good idea. That said, at least I know they won't make me cringe.

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Felecia C.

Boston, MA
7/19/2007

I could spend hours here. I could also spend hours in CVS, but that is a review for another time.

Besides the great selection of paper...things, I really like the layout. The creaky hardwood floors and multiple rooms give this store an inviting and calming feel.

I like that if I ever decide I want/have time to be creative, I can put together some fantastic personal gift wrap or packaging.

I was a bit disappointed in the selection of photo albums, but maybe I was just looking for something too specific.

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Amethyst L.

Medford, MA
3/2/2008

ZOMG Papar sores lol!!1

This place is great. After walking by about five million times, I finally decided to check them out. I do lots of crafty things, from sewing/deconstructing, to scrapbooking, to just packaging the stuff people buy from me off eBay in an extra special, extra personalized way. Where has this store been all my life? Well, I guess... in.. Brookline. Where it is.

Anyhow. I'm a lean, mean, crafting machine. Except, yanno, not very lean or mean. I love fancy overpriced papers, maybe so much that I need a ten step program. How cool would it be if Paper Source offered that?! But I guess that would hurt their sales. & I'm not sure what I'd do with my life if I couldn't be an artsy-craftsy maniac.

Sure, it's a bit expensive, but you know what they say... memories are expensive, or something. *shrugs*

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Laura M.

Decatur, GA
3/4/2008

Okay, I love Paper Source but I have to force myself not to go too often or I'll spend a fortune on crap I don't need.

If you're working on holiday cards, personal stationery, invitations, etc., this is the place to go. When my bf and I made our personalized photo Christmas cards this year (with the aid of a local printing company) I went to Paper Source to find size A9 envelopes and walked out with... lots of stuff. They had the envelopes (in a Christmas-y bright red), cute tree stickers that I decided I had to buy to seal the envelopes, plus so many adorable gift boxes, ribbons, and wrapping papers that I was overwhelmed. They also sell house-made stationery items, so I grabbed a box of beautiful gold-embossed thank you note cards.

There's a section of funky gifts and crafty books, too. If you're in a rush for a birthday, get your gift and fab wrapping all in one place and you're good to go.

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Deepa C.

Somerville, MA
10/28/2007

I love this place - girly goodness seeps from the walls. Came here in a pinch and when the lady saw that I was struggling with my choice, she gave me 25% off a hard to move item that was a bit scratched.

That said, this place isn't cheap, but will fill your gift wrap, whimsical card, day planner, scrap booking, picture album needs, and then some.

I love the Back Bay location and this lived up to the Paper Source name.